Supporting Champions

Chrissie Wellington OBE four time World Ironman Triathlon Champion and holder of the three world ironman records shares her experiences of performing at the top end of world triathlon. In this interview Chrissie shares her journey into becoming professional, what it was like on the start line, during the races and crossing the finish line. Importantly Chrissie talks about what becoming World Champion meant to her and how she utilised it for greater good. Chrissie is a powerful, soulful and inspirational person with an infectious enthusiasm. But equally she is deeply thoughtful, considerate and hopeful about how she approaches life and her legacy.  Show notes Early beginnings in sport, driven, determined a perfectionist but channelled. Trying out triathlon A dislike for mediocrity! Be brave enough to explore your talents Physical environment, financial support, medical support combined with drive and agency create what is needed to succeed No expectation or pressure for the first World Ironman attempt Late qua